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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,265.28, 497,175.46 and 199,122.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,265.28, 497,175.46 and 199,122.87 is: 274,794.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,265.28 : 497,175.46 = 199,122.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,265.28/497,175.46 = 199,122.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,265.28x = 497,175.46 × 199,122.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,265.28x = 98,999,004,488.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,999,004,488.77/360,265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,794.74

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